Champions League Final in Madrid - travel arrangements

[NovTHFC]

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place...58c8a3edaeb5a9c!8m2!3d40.4055385!4d-3.7020504

Here you are. Literally a public shower. think you have to pay, but you're talking about a few euros tops!

Top man, thanks so much!

 

[robin09]

Here is a map I made

It includes general information helpful to travel, night buses, Irish pubs, public showers, fan zones and all that. Hope it's useful for somebody.

Thanks, that's really helpful. I assume there's no reason to head towards the stadium if you're not going in, as there doesn't appear to be any way to watch the game outside of the stadium?

 

[C0YS]

Thanks, that's really helpful. I assume there's no reason to head towards the stadium if you're not going in, as there doesn't appear to be any way to watch the game outside of the stadium?

There are bars around canellajas so you could go to one of those. But the stadium itself is very much in the middle of nowhere.

 

[spursfast]

For those who are travelling by Zeelo (coach), have you found anywhere to shower/freshen up? I was thinking a local swimming pool or gym but proving difficult. Any guidance hugely appreciated.

If anyone has a hotel/airbnb, we (4 of us) will happily pay to use your facilities if in Central Madrid?

most of the services have washing/shower facilities, I'm sure the coach will stop prior to arrival in Madrid at one of these services

 

[C0YS]

Great thanks Any ideas for safe parking a VW van Saturday night will be kipping in it ?? Madrid Calling

I don't drive so I can't really say. I've seen a lot of camper vans parked near lago. But I've got a feeling that has more to do with it being a nice park with a lake than for safety reasons. Madrid is super safe and I doubt anything bad will happen wherever you park (maybe avoid the south of Madrid, not that I believe it to be particularly dangerous, but just to be on the safe side).

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Madrid+Apartment+Free+Parking/@40.4161778,-3.7326442,3a,75y,269.67h,93.88t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1stjVBXb2IkAYLsX6m050UGg!2e0!6s//geo2.ggpht.com/cbk?panoid=tjVBXb2IkAYLsX6m050UGg&output=thumbnail&cb_client=search.TACTILE.gps&thumb=2&w=86&h=86&yaw=148.59535&pitch=0&thumbfov=100!7i16384!8i8192!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0xd42280f1301ea9b:0xa23ef0ad9eadd814!2sCasa+de+Campo+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d40.4189281!4d-3.7327191!3m4!1s0xd422808bb14b6d7:0xe1fcc54db0c598af!8m2!3d40.4161503!4d-3.7326238

 

[Nately22]

Someone or TFC has said James Joyce pub is decked out in Liverpool colours.

WTF?! They didnt mention I when I emailed and called....! Will investigate!

 

[michaelj70]

I don't drive so I can't really say. I've seen a lot of camper vans parked near lago. But I've got a feeling that has more to do with it being a nice park with a lake than for safety reasons. Madrid is super safe and I doubt anything bad will happen wherever you park (maybe avoid the south of Madrid, not that I believe it to be particularly dangerous, but just to be on the safe side).

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Madrid+Apartment+Free+Parking/@40.4161778,-3.7326442,3a,75y,269.67h,93.88t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1stjVBXb2IkAYLsX6m050UGg!2e0!6s//geo2.ggpht.com/cbk?panoid=tjVBXb2IkAYLsX6m050UGg&output=thumbnail&cb_client=search.TACTILE.gps&thumb=2&w=86&h=86&yaw=148.59535&pitch=0&thumbfov=100!7i16384!8i8192!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0xd42280f1301ea9b:0xa23ef0ad9eadd814!2sCasa+de+Campo+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d40.4189281!4d-3.7327191!3m4!1s0xd422808bb14b6d7:0xe1fcc54db0c598af!8m2!3d40.4161503!4d-3.7326238

Great thanks

 

[riggi]

WTF?! They didnt mention I when I emailed and called....! Will investigate!

 

[thelak]

Guys. I have ended up in a situation with double booked accom in Madrid. Friday to Sun. 4* hotel in the centre of town. Happy to consider any reasonable offer (well below what I paid for it - something silly) and can provide all the confirmation info required. Send me a message if interested

Thanks

 

[Nately22]

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Faak! Abort mission. Ok. Anywhere else?!

 

[riggi]

Faak! Abort mission. Ok. Anywhere else?!

No idea but it’s not concrete. Just what his mate said.

 

[Nately22]

I'll see if I can do a recon Fri evening.... see what's what.

 

[robin09]

There are bars around canellajas so you could go to one of those. But the stadium itself is very much in the middle of nowhere.

We’ll probably have a look at the UEFA zones Friday and sat morning, and head over to Colon earlyish for the game, then. If it’s too busy or too quiet, will have time to change plan.

 

[Nately22]

Thanks, that's really helpful. I assume there's no reason to head towards the stadium if you're not going in, as there doesn't appear to be any way to watch the game outside of the stadium?

That area just below Alonso Martinez station is nice. A few bars and an open plan square pedestrianised area.... if James Joyce is red, might be a decent alternative.

 

[Nately22]

No idea but it’s not concrete. Just what his mate said.

Have msgd in the TFC forum as well. We need a Spurs pub we can take over!!

 

[riggi]

Someone should do a map and put blue dots where Tottenham will be...

 

[JCRD]

PENALTI BAR

 

[SugarRay]

Thats early Sugar

Im landing Thursday around 2pm

Yeah it is, but I got a good deal ( I think anyway )
Weds - Mon, flights and hotel in Madrid, £1150
I just gobbled it up as soon as I see it!

Worse places to spend a couple of days in the sun I guess! ?
Got the Europa final on Wednesday too

 

[Pimp_Spur]

PENALTI BAR

Google that place first mate. Looks like a laundrette from the street view

 

[JCRD]

Google that place first mate. Looks like a laundrette from the street view

I do think that too haha

We will ofcourse check it out beforehand - definitely. I think them not opening up the fan zone for the game will come back to bite Madrid - just nonsensical. Not sure how they think 50-60k fans will find enough bars and not only that but mix of fans in bars is not the best idea